Spring Tea Party Ideas
Today’s post is all about Spring tea party ideas! When my friend Amber of Follow the Yellow Brick Home asked me to join her Tea Party Blog Hop I couldn’t say yes fast enough! Not only do I love tea but tea parties are a big part of our family (remember last year’s Mother’s Day tea party). I have so many fun ideas to share with you guys today that are easy, fun and definitely doable!
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If you are stopping by from Lora Bloomquist’s Spring tea party, welcome! I love all of her blue and white! Make sure to visit several other lovely tea parties at the end of my post as well.
Spring Tea Party Ideas
If you are new to tea parties or just wonder about my tea party ideas you are in the right place! Tea parties are so much fun and my amazing mom has taught me everything I know! Your first step is to gather all of your supplies and go from there. I like to use baskets to help me. Below I have gathered my tea cups, jadeite, drop cloth napkins and tea pots in my white basket tray. This is my inspiration tray. From this point I start to build my table! Do you notice my color scheme?!
Shopping Ideas
World Market is one of my favorite places to shop for tea party essentials. This is what I usually pick up: clotted cream, scone mix, Paris Tea by Harney & Sons (my all time favorite), mini jam and tea spoons.
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Simple Spring Flower & Vases Ideas
Flowers are a must at Spring tea parties! I picked up these flowers in the discount bins at the super market and added them to a variety of vases on the table. You could also grab some flowers from your garden too. I love that this is an easy way to add affordable beauty to your table! A good idea is to have all of the vases tie together somehow. All of mine were different sizes but they are all clear glass! The juice jar below was too cute to throw away!
Of course the mini tea cup topiaries had to make an appearance on the table as well!
Scones and Sweets and Tea
Our tea parties always include scones. Have you seen my coffee butterscotch scones recipe? It is so yummy. I didn’t have all of the ingredients this time so instead I tried World Market’s lemon poppy-seed scone mix and it was simple and tasty too! I definitely recommend it. We also had mini cupcakes and cookies. All of these taste delicious with a good cup of tea!
Did you notice how cute the jelly jars are? Come see how I upcycled them for our porch last summer!
Decorating Ideas
Of course I love decorating so setting the table for a tea party is so much fun for me. My mom always says the more opulent the better! In my mind that means filling the table as much as possible. The best way to do this is with height and down the center. I used cake stands and vases and flowers to add height. Also, don’t be afraid to mix colors and patterns. My jadeite tea cups and stands look pretty with my blue and white tea cups and Polish Pottery tea pot. All the color makes me so happy!
For linens I used drop cloth napkins I made and a chenille bedspread for the tablecloth. Both can be thrown in the wash in case you happen to spill some tea or jelly. 😉
Time to Enjoy
Hopefully you found some fabulous Spring tea party ideas that you can enjoy with your friends and family. You might want to also check out my post on How to Host a Royal Wedding Tea Party for more ideas! In our house we like to say it’s always a good day for a tea party! Next, on the Tea Party blog hop is Carol of Bluesky at Home, sharing how to host a tea party for little girls! Thanks for stopping by today!
xoxo,
Kelly
What a beautiful table I love your jadeite teacups and can’t wait to try Paris tea!
Thank you! Yes, you must try Paris Tea…its the best!
Such happy, pretty colors, Kelly! I love those green cake plates. I saw some at Pier 1, but was thinking World Market probably has them too. Tempting…they’d look so nice with all my vintage glass and white ones;) Fun hopping with you!
Hi Lora…yes World Market has the cake stands too! I should have included that! Thanks for stopping by and hopping with me!
Kelly, I love tea parties too and your blue and green color scheme is so pretty. We think alike ~ both using glass jars and bottles for our flowers! I love those little jelly jars!! Your mom taught you well because your tea party table is so smart.
Hi Carol and yes, we do think alike! Your tea party and flowers are gorgeous! My mom is amazing…you should see her tables! Thanks for stopping by!
Kelly, what a beautiful table. Love the green with the blue. Your table is going to be enjoyed by all! Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you Terrie! We already enjoyed it! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
Such a festive and happy table. Looks so pretty. I’ve never heard of clotted cream but now I have to check it out. As well as your butterscotch scone recipe! Yum!
Thank you Cindy! You will absolutely LOVE clotted cream is is so Delicious! Let me know if you do!
I love blue and white with pops of green. Adorable. Your china is so cute.
Thank you so much! They are my favorites too!
I LOVE all the tea goodies from World Market. We don’t have one nearby, but I visit in St. Louis when we’re there. I’m totally in love with that wonderful tablecloth. It looks like it might be a chenille, love the little pom poms! beautiful table set with lots of fun tea essentials!
Thank you Debra! Yes it is chenille…you have a good eye! Thanks for stopping by!
What a festive setting and I love all the pretty colors against the white. World Market does have some great finds, don’t they? Thanks for all the beautiful inspiration!
Shelley
Thank you Shelley! I had fun adding all the colorful touches. Thanks for stopping by!
This is so lovely, Kelly. You know I love your jadeite! Happy to be joining you for the tea party this week! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Cecilia you are so sweet! Thank you for always having encouraging words. SO happy to have joined you on this hop!
Kelly your style is so fresh and fun. I would love to sit at this table enjoying tea and scones. By the way your tea cup topiaries are adorable!
Michelle that means a lot coming from you! Thank you! Maybe someday we could make that happen:)
Your table is beautiful, Kelly! The first thing that caught my eye was your tablecloth and when I read that it’s actually a bedspread, I was delighted to learn a new tip. Great idea to use find a use for a bedspread besides being on a bed! I’m a dish lover and admired both your blue and white dishes and green jadeite. It’s all so pretty and I hope that you were able to use this table for a fun time with friends or family.
Thank you Paula! We did enjoy a wonderful tea party! That bedspread to tablecloth trick is one of my favorites! Glad you found it useful. Have a wonderful day!
Such a beautiful setting. I adore your jadeite and your treats look so good too. Great Tea.
Thank you Marty…I couldn’t resist adding in the jadeite pieces! Thanks for stopping by!
I love all the vintage touches you’ve added to this beautiful tea party, Kelly! All the details are really beautiful. I’ve never tried any of the items from World Market you’ve featured so I’m definitely going to pick some up now. It all looks so good! Hugs and Happy Mother’s Day, CoCo
Thank you for stopping by my friend! World Market is a must and Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
I love that tablecloth and all the mix of colors on the table.
Thank you Carol!
Kelly this is just precious! I love all of the green jadite and blue dishes, the bright flowers and your special little touches. The inspiration basket full of goodies is also pretty as is. The chenille bedspread tablecloth is amazing! I also love the little juice jars you used as vases. There’s just so much to love about this post. I hope you and your family enjoy all the treats and special “tea time” together!
Thank you so much for joining the hop. Have a Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you for your kind words and for having me. Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
I adore your jadeite teacups! I’ve never seen them before! Your tea party looks adorable!
Thank you! I was so excited when I found them! Thanks for stopping by:)
Hi Kelly! I love your bedspread tablecloth idea – what a wonderful way to repurpose a bedspread! I love jadeite glass and yours is beautiful and makes your tea party tablescape so springtime fresh! I love the sunflower centerpieces – they really give a nice finishing pop!
Thank you so much!
I love using different textiles to drape a table, and you have made your table so fun with the dotted bedspread! All of your jadeite is a lovely contrast to the white throw! It has been a joy to hop with you!
Lovely tea party, Kelly. That little decorative tea tin is perfect for your party. Your mom taught you well. 🙂 I also think the botanical wall hanging in the background adds to your Spring Tea Party. Love it! And World Market is the place for finding all the best food to serve at a tea party.
Judith
Thank you Judith! I love that my mom and I share a passion for tea and parties!
Kelly,
This is so much fun! I love the colors and the jadeite! Your scones sound amazing! I have to try them! Such a fun post!
Thank you my friend! Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!